24 Covert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 4-story, 8-unit building at 24 Covert Street in Bushwick, owned by Moshe Deutsch and built in 1906, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues over the past year and a half. Most notably, in April 2025, there were multiple failed inspection attempts by HPD regarding mold, lighting, window frame, and pest problems, though some of these complaints were later closed after inspections were performed. The building has documented issues with various unsanitary conditions, including persistent mold and pest problems, and a safety concern related to smoke detectors in March 2025 that could not be properly assessed during inspection.

The building's documented history reveals significant maintenance challenges, particularly in late 2024, when multiple violations were recorded in Apartment 4R, including issues with plastered surfaces, window glass, door integrity, and ceiling problems. Building-wide concerns included a lobby entrance door issue, a loose handrail, and roof leaks affecting the 4th-story public hall. While the property has passed recent rodent inspections as of April 2025, there is a history of rat activity noted in previous inspections from 2022 and 2024.

Two complaints regarding illegal conversions were filed in 2023 and 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the premises to assess these concerns. It's worth noting that the building has maintained a pest-free record in terms of bedbug reporting over the past four cycles from 2020-2024, with no infestations or eradications documented. While some housing maintenance code violations have been closed, including those related to paint and plaster in common areas and individual apartments, there remains at least one open violation from October 2024 regarding window glass in Apartment 4R. The building has experienced recurring issues with various systems requiring attention, as evidenced by the multiple service requests and violations recorded between 2023 and 2025.